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Alnus glutinosa

European Alder, Black Alder, Common Alder

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

12 - 18m

Width:

6 - 12m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Flooding Tolerance:

High

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Residential

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to Central Canada:

Native to North America:

No

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Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment.

Management Notes

  • Known to naturalize or become invasive in certain regions
  • Short-lived

Cultivars 

Fastigiata, Pyramidalis